The School for Field Studies program in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) of the Caribbean is well-suited for students who want a hands-on study abroad program that examines issues of marine resource management. These British-governed islands are major exporters of conch and spiny lobster, and reef degradation and depletion of the fisheries has impacted the livelihood of the local community. Students live at the SFS Center on the South Caicos Island overlooking the sea where they frequently snorkel and SCUBA dive with SFS faculty to learn about the marine habitat and fisheries. Students learn to identify and observe the behavior of marine species, assess coastal and marine habitats, and quantify fisheries resources through hours of training, observation, and study in the water. For the Directed Research project near the end of the semester, students work in teams conducting research related to on-going SFS studies on topics such as lobster and conch stock levels, coral diseases, and sea grass habitats.